Even though appliances have replaced many of the household tasks that were once done manually—like washing dishes and clothing—that doesn’t mean they’re completely maintenance-free. For example, we ...

I'm a writer and product reviewer with six years' experience. It’s easy to overlook the need to wash your water filter pitcher when you’re only ever filling it up with water. After all, how dirty can ...

When was the last time you cleaned your washing machine filter? Rest assured that you're not alone if your answer is somewhere between "never" and "Does my washer even have a filter?" While you may ...

Many office buildings, residential homes and apartments have an air conditioning system. This could be anything from a portable unit, a wall-mounted unit or an HVAC system. Air conditioners come with ...

Lawn mowers are made to take a licking and keep on kicking. While going through your yard, the mower will kick up grass, dirt, and any other debris that may be hidden. Of course, your lawn mower is ...

While it's a relatively low-maintenance appliance, your microwave does require some occasional attention. As long as you clean up any spills or messes as soon as you make them (or see them), and wipe ...

HEPA filters have become an increasingly common option in smart homes for those who really, really want to make sure they’re removing every bit of allergen or potential infectious particle. Often ...

Ensuring you have a clean air filter for your motorcycle can feel a bit like dealing with ducts or pipework in your home. It’s not so noticeable from the outside, but if things are not working ...

A good dishwasher can take a load of soiled, food-streaked dishes and leave them sparkling clean. So where do those little crumbs and food particles go? It comes down to a relatively small, ...

We have good news and bad news regarding this trusty piece of kitchen equipment. The bad news is that your dishwasher has a filter you’ve probably never opened or bothered to clean (and which you ...